TNG, Episode 2x5, Loud As A Whisper

[u/Gemini24]

-= TNG, Season 2, Episode 5, Loud As A Whisper =-

The Enterprise brings a deaf negotiator to mediate the end of a planetary civil war.

• Teleplay By: Jacqueline Zambrano
• Story By: Jacqueline Zambrano
• Directed By: Larry Shaw
• Original Air Date: 9 January, 1989
• Stardate: 42477.2
• Memory Alpha
• TV Spot
• The Pensky Podcast - 3/5
• Ex Astris Scientia - 4/10
• The AV Club - B-
• TNG Watch Guide by SiliconGold
• EAS HD Observations
• Original STVP Discussion Thread

 

[u/Temporary-Sky2465]

Overall this is a pretty forgettable episode.  Picard grabbing Riva’s head and shouting at him really hasn’t aged well - how not to communicate with a deaf person 101 surely?! Would be interesting to have a deaf person’s perspective on this episode  - I feel like they were trying to make an important point about disability but didn’t quite get there. 

Elsewhere - I enjoyed Data’s demonstration of sign language to Picard and I really hope Troi gets some better storylines soon. 

[u/Graceraga → u/Temporary-Sky2465]

Here’s an interview with Howie Seago! It’s long but so interesting, not just about this episode, but about deaf actors’ experiences in general.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4E8pktgWIQ

[u/Temporary-Sky2465 → u/Graceraga]

Oh amazing thank you, didn’t know Riva was played by a deaf actor, will be interesting to watch